@XefroX@MickailNaseem This was Anni’s vision all along. a country governed by a select political elite who consider themselves superior while ordinary citizens are expected to fall in line, accept their place, and reflect the image these leaders wish to project
@ShafrazNaeem A government is ultimately a reflection of the society it governs. You cannot expect clean government from a society that tolerates corruption. The citizens are not separate from the problem, they are part of it
@mohamedfiraq Maybe start by making it easier for Maldivians to invest in foreign markets. Rn, banks treat transfers or withdrawals to/from legit foreign brokerages/regulated trading platforms like you’ve just funded a terrorist org. We need sensible AML controls not blanket hostility.
@mohamedfiraq Foreign resort investment is a completely different proposition. The bigger question is how many Maldivian businesses are actually prepared to meet international reporting standards, undergo proper independent audits, and put their financials under public scrutiny? Doubtful any.
@mohamedfiraq the biggest hurdle is credibility. Maldives has a poor reputation with international investors, and capital markets care deeply about governance transparency and rule of law
@HKurusee but Financial Times or yahoo reporting gbpusd is publishing a transparent, globally traded market price with continuous price discovery. A local black market usd rate is an opaque, thin market where information itself can move the price. Valid argument no?
@Mabrook_MV What Singapore is today is the result of competent leadership and equally competent citizens. In the Maldives, unfortunately, both are equally shit
@teacup_mv Our society has little appetite for well researched, transparent policy. Empty promises, tunnels through the sea, bridges to space, and free 5k rufiyaa a month simply for being Maldivian win far more votes than honest difficult reforms.
@animfromAddu Bottled water manufacturing is highly monopolized here. Many islands have tried to start their own production, but they’ve failed and ended up having to rely on the existing manufacturers.